Seven Fatalities in Jaipur LPG Tanker Explosion; HM Shah Offers Condolences
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Jaipur, Dec 20 (NationPress) A devastating accident occurred early Friday morning at the Ajmer Highway in Jaipur, resulting in the deaths of seven individuals when an LPG gas tanker collided with a truck.
The collision caused a massive explosion and fire, engulfing the surrounding area in flames and injuring over 35 people.
The bodies of seven victims, including one woman and two unidentified men, have been taken to the Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Hospital mortuary.
One of the unidentified bodies was reportedly transported to the hospital in a polythene bag.
The tragic event took place around 5:44 A.M. near Delhi Public School on the highway.
The LPG tanker, which was traveling from Ajmer to Jaipur, attempted a U-turn back towards Ajmer when it struck a truck heading from Jaipur.
The impact resulted in a gas leak, which spread over a radius of 200 meters before igniting into a massive fireball.
The explosion caused widespread destruction, with over 40 vehicles engulfed in flames.
Many victims were trapped, including passengers on a sleeper bus and workers at a nearby pipe factory.
The highway was subsequently closed, complicating rescue operations due to the rapid spread of gas and fire.
Emergency response teams, comprising over 30 ambulances and fire brigade vehicles, rushed to the scene.
All injured individuals were transported to SMS Hospital.
Reports indicate that around 35 people sustained injuries, many suffering from burns covering up to 70 percent of their bodies.
Several officials, including Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma and Rajasthan's Medical Minister Gajendra Singh Khinvsar, visited the site and the hospital to oversee rescue efforts and meet the injured.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also conveyed his condolences via social media, stating: "The road accident in Jaipur, Rajasthan, is extremely sad. I express my deepest condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in this accident. I spoke to Chief Minister Shri @BhajanlalBjp ji in this regard. The local administration is working to provide immediate treatment to the injured. I wish the injured a speedy recovery."
Jaipur Police have established helpline numbers to support those affected by the accident: 9166347551, 8764868431, and 7300363636.
This incident has left the community in shock, underscoring the dangers of inadequate road safety measures and emphasizing the need for stricter regulations to prevent similar tragedies.
